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S568 VJW

1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T96,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 VJW
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,287 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin/bearing has very slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin/bearing has slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation and Parking brake lagging (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle king pin/bearing has very slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin/bearing has slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 185/14C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,642 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,025 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,474 miles

king pins to near and off side front have slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,661 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,807 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,371 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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S568 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 96,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S568 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S568 VJW registered?

S568 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S568 VJW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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